It's one of the "Shreddit" boxes to tick. Similar to a scandi-flick, it doesn't make you faster, just makes you look fast (because, to be fair, you have to be hauling ass to make them look good).
My 2016 Enduro 29 is at 67.5 degrees. The new SC Hightower is 67 degrees. I really don't see what everyone else is seeing, hence me asking what the hell is everyone riding for those numbers to be considered steep.
I'm more blown away by the fact that a 67.5 degree HTA is somehow seen as archaic. Do 99% op mtbers actually just ride Alpine steeps or what am I missing here?
Yeah I can get behind a full on DH bike with shuttle assist motor for places like SA. But don't give me some spiel about a Trail bike that's perfectly pedal-friendly but for the fact that you slapped a 10kg adaptation on to it...to now help you pedal it up.
Those guys are straaaaaaange. Seth is rad, but Alex and this BKXC guy...it's weird seeing a group ride with everyone in it talking into their cameras for their "viewers".
Little birdy told me the new Butcher 2.6 Grid with Gripton compound will be hitting shops very soon at about R800. Reckon that'll be replacing my Minion DHF 2.3 on the front, and keep that as back up.
